Jobs & Livelihoods Texas

From High School to Hired: How P-TECH Opens Paths to High-Demand Careers

Published
April 3, 2025

Overview

  • By 2036, nearly 3 out of 4 Texas jobs will require education beyond high school. P-TECH schools prepare students with the skills and credentials to meet that demand.

  • P-TECH programs combine a high school diploma, college credit, and real-world job experience—doubling the credential rate compared to traditional schools.

  • In Elgin ISD, Kristian earned college credit and trained for a career in welding through internships and hands-on learning with local industry partners.

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